Finnish American Folk School Newsletter

March 2024

We're welcoming spring here at the Folk School with new workshops and looking ahead to summer programs, too.

Finnish American artist Heather Allen Hietala will be in Hancock next month, opening her exhibition Evolution at the Finlandia Art Gallery and teaching two workshop for us: Introduction to Contemporary Embroidery and Stitching & Textile Techniques in Wire. Registration for those workshops is set to close Monday March 25, so sign up now if you're interested!

Upcoming Events

Above: Artist Heather Hietala

Below: Ryijy weaving by Lisa Wiitala

Introduction to Contemporary Embroidery Sampler Book with Heather Allen Hietala - Saturday + Sunday, April 13-14, 2024

Textile Techniques in Wire with Heather Allen Hietala - Tuesday + Wednesday, April 16-17, 2024

Beginning Knitting I - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 5:30-7:30pm

Beginning Knitting II - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 5:30-7:30pm

A Well-Dressed Loom - Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 1-5pm

REGISTRATION OPENS 3/25:

Ryijy Weaving with Lisa Wiitala - Monday to Friday, June 17-21, 2024

Midsummer Jouhikko Gathering - bow making, instrument care + repair workshop, beginning + intermediate playing workshops - June 20-23, 2024

OTHER EVENTS:

Folk School at Midsummer - Finlandia Art Gallery exhibition reception - June 20, 2024

Midsummer Dance with Whitewater - June 22, 2024

Knitting Lunch Hour - Tuesdays - 12-1pm - Free, no registration required

Support the Folk School

Finnposium with Phyllis Fredendall

Weaving in Finland Today and Yesterday: Folk Schools, Taitos and Beyond

Monday, April 1, 2024 - 1pm EDT on Zoom

Join Phyllis Fredendall for an online presentation about her experiences visiting and weaving at folk schools and taitos in Finland. Click here to register.

The Finnish American Folk School and all of our colleagues at the Finnish American Heritage Center are delighted to be hosting the Finlandia Foundation National's Board of Trustees and guests right here in Hancock April 11-13. As part of this visit, you're invited to join us for some exciting public events, including the official Re-Opening Ceremony of the FAHC and an opportunity to hear from FFN Lecturer of the Year, Hanna Pylväinen, author of The End of Drum-Time. While these events are free, RSVP via this form is requested.

Kahvi ja Nisu Community Meet and Greet - Thursday, April 11, 3-4:45pm

Finnish American Heritage Center

FFN Board Members, guests, and community members will have a chance to gather and talk. Finnish pastries and coffee will be provided by the local Nisu Bakery.

Re-Opening Ceremony of the Finnish American Heritage Center - Friday, April 12, 1:30-2:45pm

Finnish American Heritage Center

Gather outside the building for a ribbon cutting ceremony and re-opening of the Finnish American Heritage Center. You will hear speeches, enjoy performances, and take part in the flag raising and ribbon cutting by FFN.

Finlandia Art Gallery Reception with Heather Allen Hietala- Friday, April 12, 7pm

Finnish American Heritage Center

We invite everyone to join us at this opening reception at Finlandia Art Gallery with Finnish-American artist Heather Allen Hietala.

Hanna Pylväinen, Lecture & Book Signing - Saturday, April 13, 3-5pm

Chapel of St. Matthew

FFN Lecturer of the Year, Hanna Pylväinen, will give a public lecture on her books.

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